Sami Zaptia on http://www.onthemedia.org/http://www.onthemedia.org/people/sami-zaptia/en-usFri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400600cleanA New (Troubling) Speech Law in Libya
http://www.onthemedia.org/story/210463-new-troubling-libyan-speech-law/<p>With the first Libyan elections in 40 years just a month away, the shadow of the Gaddafi regime looms large. The National Transitional Council (which holds power in Libya until those elections) recently <a href="http://articles.philly.com/2012-05-06/news/31598214_1_libyan-people-libyan-revolution-national-transitional-council" target="_blank">passed a law</a> that criminalizes glorifying Gaddafi as well as offending the revolution. Bob speaks with <em>Libya Herald</em> editor Sami Zaptia about the implications of the law for speech in Libya.</p>
Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.onthemedia.org/2012/may/18/new-troubling-libyan-speech-law/free_speechgaddafilibyaA New (Troubling) Speech Law in Libya
5:34passed a law that criminalizes glorifying Gaddafi as well as offending the revolution. Bob speaks with Libya Herald editor Sami Zaptia about the implications of the law for speech in Libya.]]>